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Chinese spies accused of using Huawei in secret Australia telecom hack

In 2012, Australian intelligence officials informed their U.S. counterparts that they had detected a sophisticated intrusion into the country's telecommunications systems

Dollar, Aussie struggles after hawkish tilts by central banks, Omicron woes

The dollar remained under pressure on Friday, a day after the Bank of England and European Central Bank adopted more hawkish stances than markets had expected

UK signs trade agreement with Australia to shape post-Brexit relations

The UK has signed a trade agreement with Australia that will shape the post-Brexit economic relations between London and Canberra, the UK Department for International Trade said."The UK has signed a historic trade agreement with Australia, our first from scratch since leaving the EU, setting new global standards in digital and services and creating new work and travel opportunities for Brits and Aussies," the department said in a statement on late Thursday.The prime ministers of the two countries reached an agreement on the deal in June, and all the chapters of the document have been already finalised."The final deal was signed in a virtual ceremony by International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan on Thursday night, and will now be laid in Parliament for a period of scrutiny," the statement reads.The new agreement is expected to increase the UK-Australian trade by some 10.4 billion pounds (USD 13.8 billion) as well as will fully eliminate tariffs on the UK exports.The UK ...

Australia's New South Wales sets record for daily Covid cases at 1,742

Australia's New South Wales sets record for new COVID cases Australia's New South Wales state recorded 1,742 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, its highest daily total since the pandemic began.

Joe Biden nominates Caroline Kennedy, Michelle Kwan for ambassadors

Biden announced Wednesday he's nominating Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F Kennedy who served as ambassador to Japan during the Obama administration, to serve as ambassador to Australia.

Moon seeks Australia's continued support for Korean Peninsula peace

Moon Jae-in met Australian opposition Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese and asked for the country's continued support for Seoul's efforts to bring lasting peace to the Korean Peninsula

Moderna to produce millions of mRNA vaccines in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the plant in Victoria state was expected to produce up to 100 million mRNA vaccine doses every year when it begins operations in 2024.

Australia chooses South Korea to ink largest-ever defence deal in Asia

In a move that can irk China, Australia on Monday chose South Korea for the largest-ever defence deal with the Asian country

Australia signs $717 million defence deal with South Korea's Hanwha

Under the terms of the deal, South Korean defence company Hanwha Corp will build 30 self-propelled howitzers and 15 armoured ammunition resupply vehicles for Australia.

Australia, NZ dollars struggle to break resistance in bumper Cen bank week

The Aussie was 0.1% lower at $0.7166, unable to break its resistance at $0.7187, below which the currency has traded since Nov. 26. Immediate support lies around $0.713.

Zydus gets nod for phase 2 clinical study in Australian CAPS patients

Zydus Cadila on Monday said it has received approval to commence Phase II clinical study of its upcoming product with patients suffering with Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromein Australia.

Australia, S Korea sign $680 mn defence deal as Morrison, Moon Jae-In meet

Australia and South Korea signed a $680 million defence deal Monday as South Korean President Moon Jae-in became the first foreign leader to visit Australia since the pandemic began.

Nathan Lyon joins Warne, McGrath as Aussies with 400 test wickets

Lyon didn't get a wicket in the first innings when England was out for 147 on Day 1 of the Ashes series, and bowled 24 overs and conceded 69 runs without taking a wicket on Day 3

AustralianSuper offloads 16.8% Ausgrid stake to Dutch pension fund APG

AustralianSuper said it has sold two-thirds of its original holding in Australian electricity distributor, Ausgrid, to Dutch pension fund APG Asset Management

UK, Aus join United States in diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics

The UK's move follows countries, such as the US, Lithuania, and Australia, declaring boycotts over human rights concerns

Mitchell Starc's first-ball wicket is fodder for a new Ashes memory

Left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Starc took out Rory Burns' leg stump with a swinging yorker on the first delivery of the Ashes series on Wednesday

Scientists discover harder-to-detect version of Omicron in Australia

The discovery comes as Queensland prepares to finally reopen its border to the rest of Australia ahead of schedule next Monday, as more than 80% of the eligible population will be fully vaccinated

Australia joins US in diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Australia will join the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over human rights concerns, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday.

Australia announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Australia has joined the US in announcing a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over concerns about human rights abuses in China.

Would like to see a day-night game being played at MCG: Brendon Julian

Former Australian all-rounder Brendon Julian wants the fifth Ashes Test to be a day-night affair and he would like to see it being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)